Wednesday, May 1
Coquitlam Youth Week
Registration closes today for Coquitlam’s Youth Week scavenger hunt. Students ages 11 to 18 can sign up as individuals or a group to take part in the hunt around the city, taking selfies and discovering new places along the way.
MORE: coquitlam.ca
PoCo Youth Week
The City of Port Coquitlam is also marking BC Youth Week with lots of activities for teens, starting today. The opening celebrations are from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (1379 Laurier Ave.) youth lounge and 3 to 7:30 p.m. at the youth activity lounge at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.).
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Brave Spaces
Hear from the 2SLGBTQ+ members in the Tri-Cities at the Coquitlam Public Library’s Brave Spaces: Pride Community drop-in event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way).
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Mamma Mia
Support the musical theatre students at Gleneagle Secondary in Coquitlam (1195 Lansdowne Dr.) as they present Mamma Mia! Directed by drama teacher Justin Maller with choreography by Madison Simms, the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15/$12/$10.
MORE: Showtix4U.com
Elephant Man
The story of the life of John Merrick, who was born with rare skin and bone diseases, comes to life at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) at 7:30 p.m. — courtesy of Stage 43 Theatrical Society. Written by Bernard Pomerance, the Elephant Man is the last play of the season. Tickets are $28/$24/$18.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Thursday, May 2
Mamma Mia
Support the musical theatre students at Gleneagle Secondary in Coquitlam (1195 Lansdowne Dr.) as they present Mamma Mia! Directed by drama teacher Justin Maller with choreography by Madison Simms, the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15/$12/$10.
MORE: Showtix4U.com
Midsummer Night’s Dream
Watch young actors at Dr. Charles Best Secondary in Coquitlam (2525 Como Lake Ave.) play out the Shakespearean fantasy/comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the school gym. Directed by drama teacher Brad Case, the play starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15/$12 at the door.
CALL: 604-461-5581
Elephant Man
The story of the life of John Merrick, who was born with rare skin and bone diseases, comes to life at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) at 7:30 p.m. — courtesy of Stage 43 Theatrical Society. Written by Bernard Pomerance, the Elephant Man is the last play of the season. Tickets are $28/$24/$18.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Friday, May 3
Blossoming Art
Teens ages 13 to 18 can be part of a night of art and music at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) that’s organized by the Youth Arts Council during BC Youth Week. Chill out with the facility’s chamber ensemble and craft items from 5 to 7 p.m. Snacks will be served at the free event called Blossoming Arts with Petals of Friendship.
RESERVE: placedesarts.ca
Student art
Art students at Terry Fox and Riverside secondaries in Port Coquitlam show their talent in the group exhibit Imaginings VI at Leigh Square. The opening reception for the show is from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Michael Wright Art Gallery in the Gathering Place (next to city hall at 200-2253 Leigh Sq., Port Coquitlam).
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Legion music
Dance to the tunes at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) where Flashback takes the stage from 7 to 11 p.m. Food service is available.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Mamma Mia
Support the musical theatre students at Gleneagle Secondary in Coquitlam (1195 Lansdowne Dr.) as they present Mamma Mia! Directed by drama teacher Justin Maller with choreography by Madison Simms, the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15/$12/$10.
MORE: Showtix4U.com
Midsummer Night’s Dream
Watch young actors at Dr. Charles Best Secondary in Coquitlam (2525 Como Lake Ave.) play out the Shakespearean fantasy/comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the school gym. Directed by drama teacher Brad Case, the play starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15/$12 at the door.
CALL: 604-461-5581
Elephant Man
The story of the life of John Merrick, who was born with rare skin and bone diseases, comes to life at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) at 7:30 p.m. — courtesy of Stage 43 Theatrical Society. Written by Bernard Pomerance, the Elephant Man is the last play of the season. Tickets are $28/$24/$18.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Classic rock
See Prism at The Show Theatre at the Great Canadian Casino (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) for an 8 p.m. concert. Their songs include “Spaceship Superstar,” “Take Me to the Kaptin” and “Night to Remember.”
MORE: ticketmaster.ca
Saturday, May 4
Garden sale
Load up on perennials, shrubs, trees and grasses at the annual Dogwood Garden Club plant sale, happening from 9 a.m. to noon at Hillcrest Middle School in Coquitlam (2161 Regan Ave.). Proceeds from the sale go toward demo workshops, horticultural scholarships and maintenance of the Dogwood Pavilion patio garden. Bring cash or cheques (no debit or credit cards).
MORE: dogwoodgardenclub.weebly.com/annual-plant-sale.html
Repair Café
City staff and volunteers with the Rotary Club in Port Coquitlam will fix or stitch up broken household items — at no cost — from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the public works building (1737 Broadway St., Port Coquitlam). Donations are accepted.
EMAIL: [email protected]
Anmore South
Stop into the Anmore Community Hub (2697 Sunnyside Rd.) between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to find out more about icona Properties’ plan for the Anmore South lands. Representatives from Placemark, the lead design and planning consultant team for icona, will be onsite to answer questions about the proposed development.
MORE: anmore.com
Fingerling fest
Help release thousands of young chum salmon into Noons Creek during the annual Fingerling Festival at Noons Creek hatchery and at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.). The fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. is organized by the Port Moody Ecological Society. Port Moody residents on site can also pick up a free tree from the city (with proof of ID). Volunteers are needed.
MORE: noonscreek.org/fingerling-festival
Science kids
Check out the experiments and innovations developed by Tri-City students in grades 4 to 12 at Coquitlam Public Library’s Science Expo. The participants are vying for prizes, including a $1,500 scholarship for the first place senior winner. The event is on from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way).
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Free comic book
Visit the Terry Fox Library (inside the Port Coquitlam Community Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave.) starting at 10 a.m. to get a free comic book to take home during Free Comic Book Day. The books are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is in partnership with Hourglass Comics and Games and Heroes For Sale. Attendees can also dress up in their favourite Star Wars costume for Star Wars Day, take part in the library’s scavenger hunt and enter a contest to win a Marvel or Star Ways kids graphic novel.
MORE: fvrl.bc.ca
Legion music
Dance to the tunes at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) where Flashback takes the stage from 7 to 11 p.m. Food service is available.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Midsummer Night’s Dream
Watch young actors at Dr. Charles Best Secondary in Coquitlam (2525 Como Lake Ave.) play out the Shakespearean fantasy/comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the school gym. Directed by drama teacher Brad Case, the play starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15/$12 at the door.
CALL: 604-461-5581
Elephant Man
The story of the life of John Merrick, who was born with rare skin and bone diseases, comes to life at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) at 7:30 p.m. — courtesy of Stage 43 Theatrical Society. Written by Bernard Pomerance, the Elephant Man is the last play of the season. Tickets are $28/$24/$18.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Salsa time
Learn the basic Salsa, bachata and merengue moves with Salsa Dance Zone instructors Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler during a beginners’ lesson at 8 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam legion (2675 Shaughnessy St.) then dance the night away to the Latin beats until midnight. Admission is $15. The event is for adults only.
MORE: salsadancezone.com
Sunday, May 5
Farmers market
The Coquitlam Farmers Market is back in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grab your fabric grocery bags, shop for local produce and chat with the vendors.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Hike for Hospice
Lace up your runners to take part in the annual Hike for Hospice in support of the Tri-Cities’ only hospice centre: Crossroads. The society hopes to raise $50,000 from the event, which runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon from Port Moody City Hall (100 Newport Dr.).
MORE: crossroadshospice.org/pages/hike-for-hospice
Dogwood Drama
The Dogwood Drama Club presents a program of four plays for its spring production at the 50+ Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam): The Committee, At Halftime, Doctor, Doctor and Autumn Drive. The show is at 1:30 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room. Tickets at $10 (cash) can be bought at the door or at the Dogwood Designs gift shop.
MORE: 604-931-5243
May Days opens
Take a see in the Jon Baillie Arena at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) for the opening ceremonies of the 101st May Days festival. The event from 3 to 5 p.m. includes the 2024 May Day Royal Party, maypole dancing and entertainment.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/maydays
Hindustani music
Catch New Yorker Josh Feinberg at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) for South Asian classical music show at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $37/$34/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Monday, May 6
Student music
Celebrate Music Monday with the Coquitlam Music Teachers’ Association as Tri-City educators and their high school band students play tunes at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
MORE: sd43.bc.ca
Dogwood Drama
The Dogwood Drama Club presents a program of four plays for its spring production at the 50+ Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam): The Committee, At Halftime, Doctor, Doctor and Autumn Drive. The show is at 1:30 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room. Tickets at $10 (cash) can be bought at the door or at the Dogwood Designs gift shop.
MORE: 604-931-5243
Tuesday, May 7
Newcomers fair
New Canadians are invited to learn about community services at a Tri-Cities Literacy Committee fair held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). There is no cost to attend; registration is not required.
EMAIL: [email protected]
Dogwood Drama
The Dogwood Drama Club presents a program of four plays for its spring production at the 50+ Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam): The Committee, At Halftime, Doctor, Doctor and Autumn Drive. The show is at 1:30 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room. Tickets at $10 (cash) can be bought at the door or at the Dogwood Designs gift shop.
MORE: 604-931-5243
Wednesday, May 8
Spring shopping
Take a look at the vendors tables from eight high schools in School District 43 at the Spring Market, on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gleneagle Secondary (1195 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam). The participating schools are Centennial, Best, Gleneagle, Heritage Woods, Pinetree, Port Moody, Riverside and Terry Fox secondaries. Some vendors only accept cash. The goods have been made by students with disabilities who have been working with their education assistants to make candles, sprays, jams, dog biscuits, coasters, jewelry and home décor. Local and home-based vendors will also be at the market as they have a connection to a high school student with a disability.
MORE: sd43.bc.ca/school/gleneagle
Park master plans
Hear from Port Moody city staff about the Rocky Point and Old Orchard parks master plans, at a presentation at 5:30 p.m. at Port Moody City Hall (100 Newport Dr.). Ask questions and share your thoughts about the future of the two city green spaces.
MORE: portmoody.ca
Archivist talk
Hear from Coquitlam archivist Jamie Sandford for a talk about the city’s archives, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way).
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Mamma Mia
Support the musical theatre students at Gleneagle Secondary in Coquitlam (1195 Lansdowne Dr.) as they present Mamma Mia! Directed by drama teacher Justin Maller with choreography by Madison Simms, the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15/$12/$10.
MORE: Showtix4U.com
Thursday, May 9
Safe schools
Learn how School District 43 is creating inclusive and safe school communities at its online SD43 Family and Community Learning Series presentation. The event via Microsoft Teams is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and includes talks from the SD43 Student Wellness and Safety Team; Wendy Yu, district principal of diversity and anti-racism and others. Registration is required.
MORE: sd43.bc.ca
Mamma Mia
Support the musical theatre students at Gleneagle Secondary in Coquitlam (1195 Lansdowne Dr.) as they present Mamma Mia! Directed by drama teacher Justin Maller with choreography by Madison Simms, the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15/$12/$10.
MORE: Showtix4U.com
Midsummer Night’s Dream
Watch young actors at Dr. Charles Best Secondary in Coquitlam (2525 Como Lake Ave.) play out the Shakespearean fantasy/comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the school gym. Directed by drama teacher Brad Case, the play starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15/$12 at the door.
CALL: 604-461-5581
Friday, May 10
Postcard night
Drop into Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) between 4 and 8 p.m. to make a postcard and view the postcards in the Coquitlam Heritage collection. Materials will be supplied. The event is free and no registration is needed.
MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
Legion music
Dance to the tunes at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) where Rhythm Street takes the stage from 7 to 11 p.m. Food service is available.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Double bill
Grab a seat in the Inlet Theatre (inside Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr.) for a double show honouring the filmmaker Werner Herzog. At 7 p.m., the society rolls Aguirre Wrath of God, an action/adventure flick from 1972 that’s in German with English subtitles. And at 9 p.m. there’s Cave of Forgotten Dreams, a German/Canadian documentary from 2010. Tickets at $5 per movie are sold on a first-come, first-served basis (cash or cheque only) plus a $5 annual society membership.
MORE: pmfilm.ca
Crossroads coffeehouse
The Crossroads Coffeehouse, a fundraiser for the Crossroads Hospice Society, returns to the Gathering Place at Leigh Square (next to Port Coquitlam City Hall) for its May series. Fraser Union hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. while 3 In A Glovebox headlines tonight’s show at 8:45 p.m. Admission is a $10 donation at the door. Cash only.
MORE: facebook.com/CrossroadsHospiceCoffeehouse
Mamma Mia
Support the musical theatre students at Gleneagle Secondary in Coquitlam (1195 Lansdowne Dr.) as they present Mamma Mia! Directed by drama teacher Justin Maller with choreography by Madison Simms, the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15/$12/$10.
MORE: Showtix4U.com
Midsummer Night’s Dream
Watch young actors at Dr. Charles Best Secondary in Coquitlam (2525 Como Lake Ave.) play out the Shakespearean fantasy/comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the school gym. Directed by drama teacher Brad Case, the play starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15/$12 at the door.
CALL: 604-461-5581
April Wine
The Canadian rock band April Wine performs in The Show Theatre at Great Canadian Casino (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) at 8 p.m. Their tunes include “Roller,” “I Like to Rock” and “You Could Have Been a Lady.”
MORE: ticketmaster.ca
Saturday, May 11
May Days
Start the morning with a pancake breakfast — served by the 4th PoCo Scouts — to begin the 101st annual May Days festival in downtown Port Coquitlam. The meal is at 8 a.m. At 10 a.m. is the launch of the annual Kids Bike Race for registered participants while the Rotary May Day Parade is at 11 a.m. And, from noon to 8:30 p.m. is the Party in the Square at the Terry Fox Hometown Square, south of the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) with Side One headlining the event at 6:45 p.m. Food trucks and carnival rides will be on site. And don’t forget to browse the May Days Market along Wilson Avenue from noon to 6 p.m. to shop for local wares. To get to the downtown, walk, cycle or take transit, or hop on the free city shuttle that’s running from Minnekhada Middle, James Park Elementary, Mary Hill Elementary and Castle Park Elementary every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. to get to the downtown core.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/maydays
Plant control
Help the Friends of Deboville Slough and the City of Coquitlam staff cut Japanese knotweed at an invasive plant control work party. Wear boots and bring water. Tools will be supplied but you can also bring your own clippers or loppers. Meet at the kiosk on the northern dike at the DeBoville Slough trailhead (4100 Cedar Dr., Coquitlam) at 9 a.m.
CALL: 778-230-1509
New community hub
Coquitlam’s Innovation Centre, next to the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way), is now the Town Centre Park Community Centre. And from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., residents are invited to check out the renovated facility. The grand opening will include free family activities, arts and crafts and tours.
MORE: coquitlam.ca
Plant swap
Bring your healthy indoor plants, cuttings and bulbs to share and trade with others at the Coquitlam Public Library’s plant swap, on at the Poirier branch (575 Poirier St.) from 10 a.m. to noon.
REGISTER: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/10055200
Honey, flowers
Learn how to infuse seasonal dried flower blossoms into foods like honey, sugars and oils at a spring workshop hosted by the Coquitlam Heritage Society. The workshop from noon to 3 p.m. is suitable for ages 15 and up. The cost is $40.
REGISTER: coquitlamheritage.ca
Fraud prevention
Join Port Moody Police Staff/Sgt. Brad Sheridan for a talk about fraud prevention, at the Port Moody Public Library (inside Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr.) from 2 to 3 p.m.
REGISTER: calendar.portmoodylibrary.ca
Moon songs
How High The Moon is the title of the Coquitlam Chorale Society’s performance, happening at 2 p.m. at the King of Life Lutheran Church (1198 Falcon Dr., Coquitlam). The conductor is Justin Maller, drama teacher at Gleneagle Secondary School, while the pianist is Lorna Yeates. CJ Kumar and Mike Horntvedt appear on bass and drums with the Concordia vocal ensemble.
TICKETS: coquitlamchorale.com/performances
Love Letters
Grab a seat in the Inlet Theatre for one of two performances of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated play Love Letters by A.R. Gurney. Mike Arseneault, artistic director and founder of the IOCO Players Theatre, plays Andrew while Zoe Royer, a School District 43 trustee and entrepreneur, takes the role of Melissa. The shows are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
MORE: ticketowl.io/iocoplayerstheatreportmoody
Heritage fashion
See the “garbage fashion” designed by Heritage Woods Secondary students in a show at 6 p.m. at the Port Moody high school (1300 David Ave.). Admission is $5 and proceeds from the event support BC Children’s Hospital.
MORE: sd43.bc.ca/school/heritagewoods
Legion music
Dance to the tunes at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) where Rhythm Street takes the stage from 7 to 11 p.m. Food service is available.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
En francais
Hear a spring concert from a francophone choir at a church in the French-Canadian enclave of Maillardville. Les Echos du Pacifique, under artistic director Marla Mayson, host a show at 7:30 p.m. at Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes (828 Laval Sq., Coquitlam) featuring songs from the French composers Gabriel Fauré, Francis Poulenc and Camille St Saens, as well as tunes from the American songbooks of Jerome Kern and Irving Berlin, two Japanese folk songs and a new, entrancing arrangement of Eden Ahbez’s “Nature Boy” sung in French.
TICKETS: lesechosdupacifique.bpt.me
Midsummer Night’s Dream
Watch young actors at Dr. Charles Best Secondary in Coquitlam (2525 Como Lake Ave.) play out the Shakespearean fantasy/comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the school gym. Directed by drama teacher Brad Case, the play starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15/$12 at the door.
CALL: 604-461-5581
Salsa time
Learn the basic Salsa, bachata and merengue moves with Salsa Dance Zone instructors Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler during a beginners’ lesson at 8 p.m. at Site B (3012 Murray St., Port Moody) then dance the night away to the Latin beats until midnight. Admission is $15. The event is for adults only.
MORE: salsadancezone.com
Sunday, May 12
Farmers market
The Coquitlam Farmers Market is back in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grab your fabric grocery bags, shop for local produce and chat with the vendors.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
New community hub
Coquitlam’s Innovation Centre, next to the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way), is now the Town Centre Park Community Centre. And from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., residents are invited to check out the renovated facility. The grand opening will include free family activities, arts and crafts and tours.
MORE: coquitlam.ca
Mother’s Day
Honour mom at a Mother’s Day Tea in a 1921 train car at the POMO Museum (2734 Murray St., Port Moody). Tea and baked goods will be served at the hour-long reserved seatings: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are $20/$12. Seating is limited.
CALL: 604-939-1648
Ukulele jam
Help the CUTIE (Coquitlam Ukulele Tiny Instrument Enthusiasts) Circle mark its 10th year at a public jam session at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 1 to 6 p.m. Bring your instrument or enjoy the live performances and beginners workshops.
MORE: cutiecircle.com
Family Day
Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) invites caregivers and their kids to the spring Family Day at PdA, on from 1 to 3 p.m. Led by faculty members, the free event includes art activities and performing arts. Pre-registration is encouraged.
MORE: placedesarts.ca
Jazz vocalist
Treat mom to a musical show with Andrea Superstein called Oh Mother, at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) at 7:30 p.m. Her multimedia concert was inspired by real life stories about motherhood. Tickets are $37/$34/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Tuesday, May 14
Economic pulse
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce hosts its 8th annual Economic Summit from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club (3251 Plateau Blvd., Coquitlam). The keynote speaker is Bryan Yu, the chief economist at Central 1 Credit Union while a panel made up of Coquitlam city manager Raul Allueva, Invest Vancouver president Jacquie Griffiths and Trevor Koot, CEO of the BC Real Estate Association will be on a panel discussion.
MORE: tricitieschamber.com
Guildford Greenway
Coquitlam residents and commuters can learn more about Phase 2 of the Guildford Greenway project and road safety improvements at a drop-in in the lobby of the City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 4 to 7 p.m. City staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide details on the project, and event display panels will be available on the project webpage after the event for anyone who can't attend.
MORE: coquitlam.ca/GuildfordGreenway
Homecoming
Urban Ink Theatre presents the world premiere of Homecoming at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). Penned by Kamila Sediego and directed by Hazel Venzon, the show at 7:30 p.m. centres on three generations of Filipina women in the Philippines and Canada. Tickets are $45/$38/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Wednesday, May 15
Wildfire safety
Officials from Fraser Health are at the Terry Fox Library (inside the Port Coquitlam Community Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave.) to talk about heat and wildfire smoke safety. The drop-in session runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
MORE: fvrl.bc.ca
Bear Aware
The bears are waking up from hibernation and are feeding around town. Find out what you can do to avoid having a bruin near your home at a free information session about bears and trash. The event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the JB Young Room at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.).
REGISTER: portcoquitlam.ca
Homecoming
Urban Ink Theatre presents the world premiere of Homecoming at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). Penned by Kamila Sediego and directed by Hazel Venzon, the show at 7:30 p.m. centres on three generations of Filipina women in the Philippines and Canada. Tickets are $45/$38/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Thursday, May 16
Climate action
Learn how to be a climate advocate in your neighbourhood by signing up for a workshop at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The 18+ event is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. through Cool ‘Hoods Champs.
REGISTER: tricitiescoolhoods.com
Christie art
Leanne M. Christie, world-renowned urban oil painter of Coquitlam, opens her new exhibit at PoMoArts called Even If I Wasn’t Here, a show that runs until July 8 at the art gallery (2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody). Also launching is Pat Calihou’s Connecting with our Culture Through the Places We Sit; Fall Flat by Kosar Movahedi (a Kwi Am Choi scholarship recipient); and True Colours, a youth Pride exhibit. The reception is from 6 to 8 p.m.
MORE: pomoarts.ca
Rock the Fox
Rock School music students at Terry Fox Secondary (1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam) host Rock the Fox, a concert of rock covers and original tunes. Tickets are $5 for the 7 p.m. show.
MORE: rockthefox.info
Homecoming
Urban Ink Theatre presents the world premiere of Homecoming at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). Penned by Kamila Sediego and directed by Hazel Venzon, the show at 7:30 p.m. centres on three generations of Filipina women in the Philippines and Canada. Tickets are $45/$38/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Friday, May 17
Ruzz Guitar
Bristol, England, musician Ruzz Guitar brings his high-energy Big Band Blues style to the Inlet Theatre (inside Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr.) at 7 p.m. The show by the eight-piece band includes Paul Pigat. Tickets are $39 online and $45 at the door.
MORE: PortMoodyJamz.ca
Legion music
Dance to the tunes at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) where Black Eyed Susan takes the stage from 7 to 11 p.m. Food service is available.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Rock the Fox
Rock School music students at Terry Fox Secondary (1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam) host Rock the Fox, a concert of rock covers and original tunes. Tickets are $5 for the 7 p.m. show.
MORE: rockthefox.info
Homecoming
Urban Ink Theatre presents the world premiere of Homecoming at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). Penned by Kamila Sediego and directed by Hazel Venzon, the show at 7:30 p.m. centres on three generations of Filipina women in the Philippines and Canada. Tickets are $45/$38/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Saturday, May 18
Handbells
Enjoy a concert with handbells while sipping on tea at a Resilience Ringers concert featuring flautist Allen Wu. The show at 2 p.m. is at the Como Lake United Church (535 Marmont St., Coquitlam). Tickets are $25/$20/$10.
CALL: 604-931-8555
Homecoming
Urban Ink Theatre presents the world premiere of Homecoming at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). Penned by Kamila Sediego and directed by Hazel Venzon, the shows at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. centres on three generations of Filipina women in the Philippines and Canada. Tickets are $45/$38/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Colour Fest
Get doused in bright hues for spring at the annual Colour Fest hosted by Diwali Fest at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Colour Fest is a celebration of Holi and Vaisakhi and includes dancing, food and family-fun activities from 5 to 8 p.m.
TICKETS: Eventbrite.ca
Legion music
Dance to the tunes at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) where Black Eyed Susan takes the stage from 7 to 11 p.m. Food service is available.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Salsa time
Learn the basic Salsa, bachata and merengue moves with Salsa Dance Zone instructors Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler during a beginners’ lesson at 8 p.m. at St. Clare’s Hall (2888 Delahaye Dr., Coquitlam) then dance the night away to the Latin beats until midnight. Admission is $15. The event is for adults only.
MORE: salsadancezone.com
Sunday, May 19
Farmers market
The Coquitlam Farmers Market is back in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grab your fabric grocery bags, shop for local produce and chat with the vendors.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Thursday, May 23
Happy hour
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking session with Port Moody Mayor Meghan Lahti from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at The Parkside Brewery (2731 Murray St., Port Moody). Tickets are $30 for Chamber members and $45 for non-Chamber members.
MORE: tricitieschamber.com
Climate action
Learn how to be a climate advocate in your neighbourhood by signing up for a workshop a the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The 18+ event is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. through Cool ‘Hoods Champs.
REGISTER: tricitiescoolhoods.com
Friday, May 24
Legion music
Dance to the tunes at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) where the Brian Zalo Mix takes the stage from 7 to 11 p.m. Food service is available.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Crossroads coffeehouse
The Crossroads Coffeehouse, a fundraiser for the Crossroads Hospice Society, returns to the Gathering Place at Leigh Square (next to Port Coquitlam City Hall) for its May series. Etienne Siew hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. while Generations headlines tonight’s show at 8:45 p.m. Admission is a $10 donation at the door. Cash only.
MORE: facebook.com/CrossroadsHospiceCoffeehouse
The Mad Ones
Terry Fox Secondary presents The Mad Ones, a production directed by Grade 12 students Rowan O'Callaghan and Ava MacDonald, at the high school (1260 Riverwood Gate) at 7:30 p.m.
MORE: @themadonesmusical
Saturday, May 25
City-wide garage sale
Hunt for second-hand treasures during the City of Coquitlam’s spring city-wide garage sale and giveaway event, on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To find out the participating households, visit the city website.
MORE: coquitlam.ca/garagesale
Bat-a-thon
Help the Coquitlam Little League raise money for training equipment, uniforms and a new PA system at its annual Bat-a-thon, happening from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mackin Park (1026 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam).
MORE: coquitlamlittleleague.ca
Public Works Day
Take the kids to see the City of Port Coquitlam’s big machines and vehicles at the annual Public Works Day open house, which is being held in the Public Works Yard (1737 Broadway St.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public works team includes the parks department, as well as street, cemetery, urban forestry, sanitation, horticulture, shop/fleet, utilities and turf services.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Underwater archaeology
Hear from Rob Rondeau, a PhD candidate at Simon Fraser University, take about marine archaeology at a lecture at the POMO Museum (2734 Murray St., Port Moody) at 1 p.m. Rondeau is the recipient of the Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Ph.D.) and was named a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society in 2012.
MORE: pomo.museum/events/guest-speaker-marine-archaeologist
Math fun
Drop into the Terry Fox Library (inside the Port Coquitlam Community Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave.) from 1:30 to 3 p.m. for a chance to win prizes with Mathnasium.
MORE: fvrl.ca
Legion music
Dance to the tunes at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) where the Brian Zalo Mix takes the stage from 7 to 11 p.m. Food service is available.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Sun Songs
Hear from two-time JUNO award nominee and Port Coquitlam resident Jodi Proznick on bass as she plays tunes from her album Sun Songs at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m. The show features Tilden Webb on piano, Jesse Cahil on drums, Jon Bentley on tenor saxophone and Shruti Ramani on vocals. Tickets are $21/$16.
MORE: sunsongs.eventbrite.ca
Lax action
Cheer on the Coquitlam Adanacs Senior 'A' Lacrosse team as it battles the Nanaimo Timbermen on home turf at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m.
MORE: wlaadanacs.com
The Mad Ones
Terry Fox Secondary presents The Mad Ones, a production directed by Grade 12 students Rowan O'Callaghan and Ava MacDonald, at the high school (1260 Riverwood Gate) at 7:30 p.m.
MORE: @themadonesmusical
Raven Spirit Dance
Works-in-progress by the Raven Spirit Dance and the Pakitinam Choreographers Circle, a residency program for emerging Indigenous choreographers, will be highlighted as part of the Rehearsal Hall Sessions at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) at 8 p.m.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Salsa time
Learn the basic Salsa, bachata and merengue moves with Salsa Dance Zone instructors Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler during a beginners’ lesson at 8 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam legion (2675 Shaughnessy St.) then dance the night away to the Latin beats until midnight. Admission is $15. The event is for adults only.
MORE: salsadancezone.com
Sunday, May 26
Fishing derby
Join Festival Coquitlam and the Port Coquitlam & District Hunting and Fishing Club for the Como Lake Fishing Derby, a free event for youth under 16 from 6 a.m. to noon that includes prizes for the largest, smallest and strangest catches. The Kinsmen Club will serve a pancake breakfast (for a charge). Bring your own fishing rod and bait.
MORE: festivalcoquitlam.ca
Farmers market
The Coquitlam Farmers Market is back in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grab your fabric grocery bags, shop for local produce and chat with the vendors.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
City-wide garage sale
Hunt for second-hand treasures during the City of Coquitlam’s spring city-wide garage sale and giveaway event, on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To find out the participating households, visit the city website. As well, the spring clean-up sale is on at Spirit Square (south of Coquitlam City Hall) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MORE: coquitlam.ca/garagesale
Accessibility fair
Find out about the City of Coquitlam’s accessible programs at a fair happening from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pinetree Community Centre (1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The free event is on during National AccessAbility Week.
MORE: coquitlam.ca/498/Recreation-Access
Walk for Alzheimers
Sport your running shoes for the annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimers — Canada’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The event is at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 10 a.m. to noon.
MORE: support.alzheimer.ca
Tree tour
Find out about the world-class arboretum at səmiq̓ʷəʔelə/Riverview Hospital during a guided tree tour of part of the grounds off Lougheed Highway in Coquitlam. Meet at 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Henry Esson Young building. The walk is free and no registration is required.
MORE: rhcs.org/tours_events.html
Jukebox Saturday
Dogwood Songsters and Mix Bag Band presents Jukebox Saturday Night: Music of the 50s and 60s, at the Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the Dogwood gift shop or from choir members.
MORE: 778-889-1842
Polish fest
The Polonez Tri-City Polish Association is back with its 17th annual BC Polish Fest at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). Catch the live entertainment and tuck into the pierogies and other fare on sale.
MORE: poloneztri-city.org/polish-festivals/
Tuesday, May 28
Bone health
Join Meghan Dunn, the BC community engagement co-ordinator for Osteoporosis Canada, for a workshop at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam). Her talk in the Mabbett hall North room will give an overview of what osteoporosis is, its risk factors and nutrition.
REGISTER: portcoquitlam.ca/ 604-927-7529
Wednesday, May 29
White Pines gala
Port Moody Public Library’s White Pines Collection marks its fifth year. And there will be a celebration in the Inlet Theatre (inside Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr.) from 6 to 8 p.m. to mark the milestone with authors who are part of the program.
REGISTER: calendar.portmoodylibrary.ca
Golden year
Graduates of Port Moody Secondary (300 Albert St.) are invited to the 50th anniversary celebrations of the high school. The bash is from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
MORE: 604-939-6656
Thursday, May 30
Climate action
Learn how to be a climate advocate in your neighbourhood by signing up for a workshop a the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The 18+ event is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. through Cool ‘Hoods Champs.
REGISTER: tricitiescoolhoods.com
Friday, May 31
New art exhibits
Tour the galleries at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) during the opening receptions to view Place des Arts Community Exhibition, artwork by current and past students, teachers and staff, as well as Images and Ideas, pieces by Don Portelance’s students at the Coquitlam hub. Both displays will be up until June 20, and online from June 7 to Aug. 31.
MORE: placedesarts.ca
PoMo trails
Port Moody youth ages 11 to 18 can join an exclusive open house between 5:30 and 8 p.m. in the Wellness Room at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) to talk about the city's parks and trails upgrades with civic staff.
MORE: portmoody.ca/youthopenhouse
Legion music
Dance to the tunes at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) where Front Page takes the stage from 7 to 11 p.m. Food service is available.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
80s rock
Grab a seat in the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody (100 Newport Dr.) to see a double bill of two tribute bands: Gunz N’ Fn’ Rosez and Bad Medicine, the latter a nod to Bon Jovi. The all-ages concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
MORE: Promotix.com
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